In the past two years, I have been closed in the mountains. Although it is not that I have not stepped out of the gate, I have rarely felt such a warm atmosphere directly. Even though the New Year was approaching before we set off, the capital has already started celebrations in the streets and alleys.
However, New Year's Eve is different after all.
The breeze brings a unique breath. This is a rare, special smell that can only be smelled once a year.
As far as I can smell, there are as many as hundreds of kilograms of burnt or unburned firecrackers and gold paper, exuding strong 'Peace of the Old and Young', 'Good Fortune', 'Welcome to Spring and Blessing' and so on. There are festive new couplets waving all over the place, and countless lanterns and red candles with red faces even in the daytime.
The radiance of the smiles on the faces of men, women and children is stronger than any evidence to prove that their lives are ordinary and happy.
Seeing their expressions, the emperor seemed to have an indescribable pride rushed to his chest, making his nose almost sour. It also seems to be because of the same taste.
It is a taste of happiness called 'Nian'.
It is only at this time of the year that you can smell it. After the fifteenth day of the first month, it will gradually fade away. It is not much different from sunrise and sunset, when flowers bloom and fade. The difference is that the formation of this year's flavor, before today's arrival, has been brewing for a long time by the entire land of China and the Chinese people, and the concentration will explode on New Year's Eve.
Despite different backgrounds and different growth experiences, everyone who grows up in this land has a 'year' in their hearts. Although different, it can directly touch a 'year' in the heart.
All of us fell silent when we saw this scene.
After a long time, Su Xiao, who was beside me, said softly, "I miss my mother."
"… "
"Brother Ming, how about you?"
"...I think of some old bastard." I held my hands and corrected silently, "Just a little thought."
Su Xiao stared at the beautiful scenery leisurely, and unconsciously his big eyes were filled with tears.
"My mom must miss me too."
I touched Su Xiao's little head, the little guy shook his head a little unwillingly, then wiped away his tears and settled down. He muttered softly, "Just let you touch it."
Tang Ye remained silent for a while, a stinging pain flashed in his eyes. The corners of his mouth were stubbornly pursed as usual, as if he would otherwise bite the corners of his lips as if he was patiently. Tangye's parents have both died, and it can be imagined that the past few New Years will not be very pleasant.
The emperor saw this scene and was the first to smile.
He unknowingly began to chant: "Xiefang Hall of Twilight, a beautiful palace for years. Han resigned from Dongxue, and warmth brought in the spring breeze..."
A woman suddenly said, "Jie Fu Shu Mei Su, the candle is red with flowers. It's new and old, and it's a good night."
The emperor was surprised and said, "Which girl is so talented in writing? You know this poem?"
It was Lu Chunyang's daughter, Lu Yaoqin.
Lu Yaoqin pursed her lips and said with a smile: "This is "Shou Sui" by Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. Little girls love to read poems, and they occasionally see them when they are reading, and they write them down when they think they are good. You dignified man, remember these emperor poems with courage It's really not too small." Miss Lu was young and young, so she didn't say a word, and the color of her daughter was also attractive. At this moment, she pursed her lips and smiled slightly, and the elegant temperament of the knowledgeable and reasonable added a graceful and graceful look to her.
The emperor seemed to feel a little trembling in his heart and seemed a little dizzy. He quickly recovered and ordered us: "Find a place to stay, and don't make a sound."
I also regained my senses and patted Tang Ye on the shoulder. He nodded silently, showing the look of 'don't say, brother understands'. I smiled slightly and went back to the carriage.
Originally, I was a little worried that our group of more than 30 people would have a lot of momentum and would attract passers-by.
Who knew that passers-by didn't even look at it or say anything, and we were despised all the time.
Our presence in this town is not big at all. In these days, there are many martial artists who come to Canghu Town. Some even have hundreds of people at every turn, and they can't even fit in the town, so they have to find a farmyard in the suburbs to rent an unused courtyard to live in. Unlucky, simply built a big hut outside.
We came too late, and all the inns and private houses in Canhu Town were full, and there was no room to receive dozens of us.
In fact, we are not without a choice.
I instructed Bai Yeshuang and the others to come here to make arrangements in advance, and they must have a place to stay. I believe that Qilinwei and the king's side are the same. Plus we have hundreds of officers and soldiers here, there will be no shortage of places to go. Besides, in our capacity, I don't believe that the officials in this town dare not accept it.
It's just that the emperor's intention is to keep quiet, and don't expose our identity as people in the government. So you can't move with great fanfare to live with your colleagues. Even to avoid being known that we are familiar with people in the government. This is a little trickier.
We turned around a lot, but in the end we couldn't find a place to stay.
The emperor gathered us together and sighed: "I didn't expect it to be so unfortunate. But it's also true, tonight is New Year's Eve, and the Refinery Casting Club has invited so many people, it's normal to have no place."
Dugu said: "I didn't expect this at first, I thought I would be able to move in when I got there. Who knew that I would still have to leave the town when I got to the town."
"No need." The emperor smiled and said, "Originally, I was forced to give up on the outskirts. But today is different."
We looked at the emperor curiously, and the emperor looked at me mysteriously... me? !
The emperor said confidently: "Mingjun, this is the time for you to show your skills."
"Ah? Why?! I'm not a professional looking for a house!"
"Hey, no one else can find it. Can you still find it?"
The emperor didn't make it clear, he just winked at me, the meaning couldn't be more obvious - you are a descendant of the dignified Luoshan, the first disciple of the Minghua language of Zhisai Zhuge, can this trivial matter stumped you
My scalp is starting to go numb...
Long Zaitian rolled his eyes strangely: "What? Are you still a landlord?"
The emperor laughed and said: "Don't think too much, Mingjun has some experience in such low-level tricks, let him try it." The emperor also kindly did not reveal the identity of my descendant of Daluo Mountain, just the tone This task was handed over to me easily. Don't forget to scold me to show your innocence.
You might as well expose my identity directly!
What I want to hide the most is you! Even you know it to show your innocence! Who is the little hooligan who is proficient in the next three things!
I had no choice but to jump into the river and closed my eyes, I endured it.
I stretched out my hand and said, "Give me the money. I'll find a place."
I don't believe it anymore, as long as there is money, there are still things that cannot be done in the world.
The emperor pursed his lips and smiled, which was quite meaningful... Hold on, I have a bad feeling.
"Come on, this is the budget for you."
The emperor took out a whole one from his pocket! Pieces! copper! money!
Chapter 16 Events
"Your Majesty... a penny..."
"Hahahaha." The emperor was in a very good mood, and let out a hearty laugh like a mental retardation...
"How can I really let you use a penny to find a place to live. I just want to see your reaction."
"… "
I gritted my teeth and said, "Your Majesty, you are really witty! Funny! Witty! Humorous!"
The emperor laughed for a while, pulled me aside, and whispered: "It's one thing to ask you to find a house, but the more important thing, do you have any clues?"